Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Wisconsin (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Wisconsin, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 28 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
Columbia Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 43 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Dove Healthcare - South Eau Claire
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Markesan Resident Home
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 12 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Pride Tlc Therapy and Living Campus
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 37 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 6
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 7
Wi Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 56 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 8
Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 9
Norwood Health Center-Central
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 07 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 10
St Paul Elder Services
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 48 min a day with each resident (Wisconsin average 4 hr 13 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Wisconsin
- Barron County
- Brown County
- Chippewa County
- Columbia County
- Dane County
- Dodge County
- Door County
- Douglas County
- Dunn County
- Eau Claire County
- Fond Du Lac County
- Grant County
- Jefferson County
- Juneau County
- Kenosha County
- La Crosse County
- Lincoln County
- Manitowoc County
- Marathon County
- Marinette County
- Milwaukee County
- Monroe County
- Oconto County
- Oneida County
- Outagamie County
- Ozaukee County
- Pierce County
- Polk County
- Racine County
- Rock County
- Sauk County
- Shawano County
- Sheboygan County
- St. Croix County
- Trempealeau County
- Walworth County
- Washington County
- Waukesha County
- Waupaca County
- Winnebago County
- Wood County
About nursing homes in Wisconsin
What is the best-rated nursing home in Wisconsin?
By Medicare’s ratings, Care & Rehab - Ladysmith 2 ranks first in Wisconsin, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Wisconsin?
297 homes in Wisconsin qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Wisconsin, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data